Michigan Demographics

A map of Michigan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,291,631	7,295,651	72.4%	72.4%
Black	1,321,347	1,358,458	13.1%	13.5%
Hispanic	592,045	564,422	5.9%	5.6%
Multiracial	450,474	439,320	4.5%	4.4%
Asian	343,096	332,288	3.4%	3.3%
Native American/Other	79,168	87,192	0.8%	0.9%

Michigan has an estimated population of 10,077,761, a less than 1% change from the 10,077,331 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 13.1% Black, 5.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Michigan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Michigan is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Michigan, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Michigan is ranked the 10th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Michigan was ranked the 10th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Michigan's White Population

7,291,631 residents of Michigan, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Michigan is 20th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Michigan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 72.4%.

Michigan is more White than neighboring Illinois (58.1% White). Michigan is less White than neighboring Wisconsin (78.6% White). Indiana (75.4% White). Ohio (75.8% White). and Kentucky (81.5% White).

Michigan's Black Population

1,321,347 residents of Michigan, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Michigan is 16th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Michigan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.1%.

Michigan is more Black than neighboring Wisconsin (5.9% Black), Indiana (9.1% Black), Ohio (12% Black), and Kentucky (7.6% Black). Michigan is less Black than neighboring Illinois (13.3% Black),

Michigan's Asian Population

343,096 residents of Michigan, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Michigan is 23rd in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Michigan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Michigan is more Asian than neighboring Wisconsin (2.9% Asian), Indiana (2.6% Asian), Ohio (2.5% Asian), and Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Michigan is less Asian than neighboring Illinois (5.9% Asian),

Michigan's Hispanic Population

592,045 residents of Michigan, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Michigan is 39th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Michigan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Michigan is more Hispanic than neighboring Ohio (4.8% Hispanic), and Kentucky (5% Hispanic). Michigan is less Hispanic than neighboring Wisconsin (8% Hispanic), Indiana (8.6% Hispanic). and Illinois (18.8% Hispanic).

Michigan's Native American/Other Population

79,168 residents of Michigan, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Michigan is 32nd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Michigan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Michigan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indiana (0.5% Native American/Other), Ohio (0.5% Native American/Other), Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other), and Kentucky (0.4% Native American/Other). Michigan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wisconsin (0.9% Native American/Other),

Michigan's Multiracial Population

450,474 residents of Michigan, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Michigan is 17th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Michigan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Michigan is more Multiracial than neighboring Wisconsin (3.7% Multiracial), Indiana (3.8% Multiracial), Ohio (4.3% Multiracial), Illinois (3.4% Multiracial), and Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.